Buy!
This replaces my prior top recommendation for a daily face sunscreen (Keys - Solar Rx Broad Spectrum Sunblock). It's a fantastic Zinc Oxide based sunscreen that I found to be entirely non-greasy and non-whitening. I frequently wear it both alone and with makeup and my face looks smooth and non-shiny, and it has a wonderful light citrus scent. The only downside that I can see is that there is a lot of packaging and it isn't recyclable.
The sunscreen has an environmental working group score of 1, with excellent UVA protection and good UVB protection.
Buy it on amazon (for $45 - eek).
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
Sanre Organic Skinfood - Supple Sunshine (Rosemary & Lavender Day Cream)
Buy!
I tend to hoard sunscreen, and as a result have about five different ones in my cabinet at any time, but this last winter this was the one I reached for over and over. This moisturizer is made with zinc oxide and has an SPF 30, but it doesn't make your face white. Ever. Not even for a second when you first put it on. And it works (though perhaps too well, I was just diagnosed with a Vitamin D deficiency and am now taking supplements)! Finally, it left my face awesomely smooth and clear, and was pleasant to put on.
It may be a little heavy for summer, but during the winter it was perfect for keeping my face well-hydrated and protected from the elements. It's also admittedly pricey, but I used this tiny jar daily for about four months before I ran out.
The sunscreen has an environmental working group score of 1! Good UVB protection, excellent UVA protection and sunscreen stability.
Available for purchase at Sanre's website.
I tend to hoard sunscreen, and as a result have about five different ones in my cabinet at any time, but this last winter this was the one I reached for over and over. This moisturizer is made with zinc oxide and has an SPF 30, but it doesn't make your face white. Ever. Not even for a second when you first put it on. And it works (though perhaps too well, I was just diagnosed with a Vitamin D deficiency and am now taking supplements)! Finally, it left my face awesomely smooth and clear, and was pleasant to put on.
It may be a little heavy for summer, but during the winter it was perfect for keeping my face well-hydrated and protected from the elements. It's also admittedly pricey, but I used this tiny jar daily for about four months before I ran out.
The sunscreen has an environmental working group score of 1! Good UVB protection, excellent UVA protection and sunscreen stability.
Available for purchase at Sanre's website.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Sanre Organic Skinfood - Siesta Sunset
Don't Buy!
While I really wanted to like this lotion (in part due to the sea-buckthorn oil, which has rumored skin-healing properties), I didn't. It smelled medicinal, it made my skin look super greasy, and I didn't notice any improvement in skin tone while using it. In fact, I even got a couple of blemishes.
However, on the upside, the lotion has a perfect environmental working group score of 0.
If you're interested, you can purchase the cream on Sanre's website here.
While I really wanted to like this lotion (in part due to the sea-buckthorn oil, which has rumored skin-healing properties), I didn't. It smelled medicinal, it made my skin look super greasy, and I didn't notice any improvement in skin tone while using it. In fact, I even got a couple of blemishes.
However, on the upside, the lotion has a perfect environmental working group score of 0.
If you're interested, you can purchase the cream on Sanre's website here.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Sanre Organic Skinfood - Lavender Dream Night Cream
Buy!
Though I tend to be skeptical of fancy nightcreams, I received a sample of this when I purchased some sunscreen from Sanre and fell in love. The cream has a lovely lavender scent, and left my skin clear and well-moisturized (but not greasy). The only downside is the price.
The moisturizer has an environmental working group score of 1.
Purchase the skin cream (free shipping!) on Sanre's website here.
Though I tend to be skeptical of fancy nightcreams, I received a sample of this when I purchased some sunscreen from Sanre and fell in love. The cream has a lovely lavender scent, and left my skin clear and well-moisturized (but not greasy). The only downside is the price.
The moisturizer has an environmental working group score of 1.
Purchase the skin cream (free shipping!) on Sanre's website here.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Rejuva Minerals - Mineral Mascara Lengthening & Thickening (Black)
Buy!
I have very sensitive eyes, and I'm extremely reluctant to put anything full of chemicals near them on a daily basis. I was pretty worried that environmentally-friendly mascara would be a bust since I was used to traditional mascara streaking by the end of the day. However, this mascara was a godsend! It lightly accentuates, separates, and lengthens my lashes the perfect amount, as I prefer that my mascara looks natural and not clown-like. It barely clumps (I don't think there's a single mascara available that never clumps) and while I'll on occasion have a small smudge below my eye, it's easy to wipe off (and the mascara comes off extremely easily with any mild cleanser). I do typically only use the mascara on my top lashes, as I think it looks more natural that way.
Best of all, the mascara has a PERFECT environmental working group score of 0!
Read more about the mascara on Rejuva Mineral's website here.
I have very sensitive eyes, and I'm extremely reluctant to put anything full of chemicals near them on a daily basis. I was pretty worried that environmentally-friendly mascara would be a bust since I was used to traditional mascara streaking by the end of the day. However, this mascara was a godsend! It lightly accentuates, separates, and lengthens my lashes the perfect amount, as I prefer that my mascara looks natural and not clown-like. It barely clumps (I don't think there's a single mascara available that never clumps) and while I'll on occasion have a small smudge below my eye, it's easy to wipe off (and the mascara comes off extremely easily with any mild cleanser). I do typically only use the mascara on my top lashes, as I think it looks more natural that way.
Best of all, the mascara has a PERFECT environmental working group score of 0!
Read more about the mascara on Rejuva Mineral's website here.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Philosophy - Hope in a Jar
Buy!
I adore this stuff - every single time I use it at night I wake up looking amazing in the morning, so much so that I actually hesitate to wash or even touch my face. I've even skipped sunscreen and makeup and gone straight to work so people can see how clear my skin is after using this moisturizer. Because of the lactic acid, the moisturizer functions as a mild exfoliant that clears away dead skin cells, so additional exfoliation isn't necessary. I do have a couple friends who experienced irritation after using this product so I'd start with a smaller jar if it's your first time trying it.
Unfortunately, it has an environmental working group score of 4, which is higher than I'd prefer for a basic moisturizer. Hopefully Philosophy will remove some of the unnecessary fragrance to improve this in the future.
Read more about Hope in a Jar on Philosophy's website.
I adore this stuff - every single time I use it at night I wake up looking amazing in the morning, so much so that I actually hesitate to wash or even touch my face. I've even skipped sunscreen and makeup and gone straight to work so people can see how clear my skin is after using this moisturizer. Because of the lactic acid, the moisturizer functions as a mild exfoliant that clears away dead skin cells, so additional exfoliation isn't necessary. I do have a couple friends who experienced irritation after using this product so I'd start with a smaller jar if it's your first time trying it.
Unfortunately, it has an environmental working group score of 4, which is higher than I'd prefer for a basic moisturizer. Hopefully Philosophy will remove some of the unnecessary fragrance to improve this in the future.
Read more about Hope in a Jar on Philosophy's website.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Colorescience - Primer SPF 20 Skin Bronzing, Wild to Mild
Buy!
I love this stuff. I generally put on a touch of bronzer (I'm pretty pale, think Kate Hudson) and everyone instantly assumes that I've been tanning. This actually looks natural and even gives me a slightly dewy/glowy complexion! However, I think this product is best used as a foundation, the coverage is more than that of a primer and it provides just as much coverage as any foundation I've ever worn; I've never layered anything on top of it and I fear that I would look overly made-up if I tried.
Even better, the primer is SPF 20 (good enough for me to wear to and from work without any additional sunscreen) and is zinc oxide and titanium dioxide based (meaning no chemicals and better protection).
Finally, the primer has an environmental working group score of 3, which for a combination foundation/sunscreen isn't bad.
Read more about colorescience's wild to mild primer here.
I love this stuff. I generally put on a touch of bronzer (I'm pretty pale, think Kate Hudson) and everyone instantly assumes that I've been tanning. This actually looks natural and even gives me a slightly dewy/glowy complexion! However, I think this product is best used as a foundation, the coverage is more than that of a primer and it provides just as much coverage as any foundation I've ever worn; I've never layered anything on top of it and I fear that I would look overly made-up if I tried.
Even better, the primer is SPF 20 (good enough for me to wear to and from work without any additional sunscreen) and is zinc oxide and titanium dioxide based (meaning no chemicals and better protection).
Finally, the primer has an environmental working group score of 3, which for a combination foundation/sunscreen isn't bad.
Read more about colorescience's wild to mild primer here.
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